Windsor Castle Tickets And Tours

• Audio Tours of Windsor Castle with Prince Charles: Listen to the free audio guide with an introduction by the Prince of Wales himself! Learn about the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel, and enjoy commentary by the household staff who talk about what it takes to run the castle. 

• State Apartments: This part of the castle allows you to dig deeper into changing tastes of the monarchs who used to live at Windsor Castle and the individual marks they left behind. For instance, Charles II was eager to rival the dazzling Versailles Palace and modernized the Windsor interiors with painted ceilings and carvings. Today, the royal family uses these lavishly decorated rooms for various events. 

• Waterloo Chamber: This room was created to celebrate the sweet victory at the Battle of Waterloo. The portraits on the wall depict allies, monarchs, and commanders who aided the defeat of Napoleon. A highlight of the Windsor Palace tours.

• St George’s Chapel: Part of the castle is also the famous St George’s Chapel featuring intricate Gothic architecture. This chapel recently witnessed the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and is also the resting place of 10 British monarchs, including Henry VIII. 

• Queen Mary’s Dollhouse: Perhaps the most famous toy in the world is the enchanting dollhouse built especially for Queen Mary. The house overflows with tiny treasures created by famous artists of the time.

• The Semi-state Rooms: Still today, the Queen uses these luxurious rooms for official events and gatherings. Hence, you can only see them on Windsor Castle day tours that fall between September and March. The rooms are a great example of refined late-Georgian interiors. 

• Changing of the Guards: The changing of the Guard is a fun spectacle of British pageantry. Be ready for a show full of color, sound, and marching. Though, to see it, you need to time your visit correctly. The ceremony lasts 45 minutes and takes place around 11 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (double-check before visiting). 

• China Museum: Feast your eyes on stunning pieces of porcelain, put on display in the 1920s by Queen Mary. You will get to see Chinese and Japanese artifacts from the 17th and 18th centuries and much more. 

• Fine Art: As you make your way through the castle, pay attention to the incredible artworks lining the walls. You can spot paintings by the artists Rembrandt, Rubens, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and many others. 

Enjoy the preferred residence of her Royal Majesty the Queen of England! Make sure you have your camera ready so you can remember this moment forever. Most instaworthy shots? 

• Queen Mary Dolls House: with electricity, water & wine - all in miniature!
• The Long Walk: the winding drive leading to Windsor Castle makes for one dramatic shot. 
• The State Rooms: the site of some legendary wedding photos. #Selfie time!

Got a winner? Choose your best snap from one of the three most instagrammable spots listed above, post it on your IG, and tag #dotravelgram to be featured. 

• To avoid queues prebook your Windsor Palace and Harry Potter Studio Tour ahead of time, and search for the best deals and discounts online.

• The changing of the guard takes place between 11-11:30 am, so if that’s what you’re here to see, make sure you don’t miss it!

• Before entering the castle you pass through an airport-style security checkpoint, which can add a few minutes to your wait.

• Please note, pictures and videos aren’t allowed in some places, such as St George's Chapel so be aware if you’re hoping to Instagram your trip!

• St George's Chapel is closed on Sundays for religious masses (worshippers are welcome to attend the services).

• Save time & money with a combination Windsor Castle afternoon tour or morning tour: choose from one of the many Windsor castle tours from London, and visit the Castle, Bath & Stonehenge, or see Windsor & Oxford together. You can also enjoy the classic combo: Windsor Castle & Buckingham Palace! For more London Hacks, we have you covered!